Chap. 2: Protecting the Killer..
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* Author's note: Hey, thank you to everyone who reviewed I really appreciate it. And I know that I've been gone a long time. It's good to see some of the old names reviewing again, I love you guys. * anyways took so long to update because I've been getting ready for school. I'm already tired of it, and it's only been the second day LOL. I hope you enjoy this chapter. And it'll even out as it goes along so it shouldn't confuse you too much okay? *
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Nades climbed through the window, she peeled her black clothing off, dropping them on the ground as she got into the tub of warm water. The bastard she worked for always made sure they had the best when needed it but that didn't make her hate him any less. She washed the cut on her arm looking at it intently, it was the first time anyone cut her and she would pay him back for it that's a promise she made her self. "Where have you been?" she asked when Sakura waltzed into the room smiling.
"Just looking around you can thank me later" Sakura answered coolly dropping to the bed. "Did you see his sword?" she asked in awe. She had never seen one like his before, she was under the impression that only hers existed.
"Yes I did, I think it's the element earth like how yours is of fire. I never knew there was one but now I know and he knows how to use it" Nades answered remembering his eyes. "We have to be careful of him there's something odd about him"
"Yeah I know" Sakura whispered softly remembering his face clearly; she nearly laughed remembering how annoyed he looked. Nades had a feeling what she was saying was going through one ear and coming out the next.
"Don't even think about it. You know how he would react when he finds out you don't age" Nades warned softly in their ancient language. That was the reason why she never even considered producing more of their kind. "Besides we're sworn off men and the emotion love, we don't go near them unless to kill or reproduce" Sakura understood but after living for soo long everything changed in her eyes. She knew what happened if a male child was born, he would be left at an orphanage or even worst. And she knew she should hate men because they had killed her family in this world and the other.
"It couldn't be that bad if the females here are so eager to get married" she said laying on her belly, Nades laughed hearing that.
"Its not bad actually it feels rather good. Before we left I did it twice but never conceived I don't think I can have children" Nades said softly remembering. "But I have two children you and the other we have to get back tomorrow. Now go to bed" *
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Syaoran jumped through the window of the room coming face to face with his mother, annoying fiancée and annoying father in law. He didn't want to get into anything with them tonight he just wanted to get some sleep. It was the first time in his life that anyone had gotten away from him and he didn't like the feeling of being the loser at all.
His mother was the first to speak up and he wasn't the least bit surprised by her question. "Xiao Lang what of the assassin?" she said looking intently at him not even asking him if he was hurt.
"He got away" Syaoran answered simply putting his sword away. "Have all the guest gone?" he asked just maybe she was still here.
"Yes" Mei Lin answered happy that he asked about it.
"What are you going to do about the assassin?" Master Rae asked looking at the boy before him.
"Nothing, it's not my concern. Mother we're leaving for home in the morning" Syaoran answered making them gasped.
"What you mean nothing?" he asked in utter disbelief feeling anger rise in him.
"Why didn't you tell me we were leaving I haven't even packed yet" Mei Lin stated angry that he hadn't told her.
"What do you mean it's not your concern?" Yelen asked shocked at her son's behavior.
"It's not my concern for one, two you're not coming with me and three if that assassin wants to him dead then that's exactly what he'll do. And there is nothing I can do about it" Syaoran growled looking at all of them, for the first time they saw the redness on his jaw and the blood on his arm.
"We're leaving in the morning, you only want this marriage because of my wealth and my title. I have no desire of marry your daughter. If you want the protection of my clan and men you will have to pay for their services like any other. I will not have them killed and nothing to give to their families. It's your decision. And mother I am the Clan leader and that is what I wish you'll have to wait until I want to marry. If you can't then find your self another dam leader" he concluded, Yelen had never heard her son talk to her in that manner and was unusually proud.
"Yes my son, we'll leave at dawn in the morning" she spoke bowing before she left feeling proud, no doubt he would be a great leader like his father. He was almost twenty and still with out a wife or son she would give him space for now on the matter.
"Follow my mothers actions. If you agree to my terms then I will see you in the morning" Syaoran spoke in a silky smooth voice looking at the two, they quickly left him in peace. It was more like Rae pulled Mei Lin through the door.
"Master a bath has been prepared for you" his servant spoke looking at him with mischief in his black eyes.
"Enough with the master thing Yamazaki, did you send the message to Eriol?" Syaoran asked walking into the room.
"Yes. Knowing him everything will be prepared for their arrival. How you do know that they will come? And he'll follow?" he asked his best friend even though it was kept a secret.
"Because he's a coward and the assassin needs to kill all of the governors including him, there is only three left. Besides I must pay him back for him arm" Syaoran answered to one of his best fighters and best friend. *
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* Sakura walked slowly up the winding path that lead to the gates of the governor's house only to see that he was leaving with that Li guy, who almost killed Nades last night. She grew hard in the jaw when he passed by her smirking as if he knew something she didn't. "Your wrong if you think you can protect him" she whispered heading back to the hotel. *
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* "What the matter?" Nades asked when Sakura walked in the room. Sakura sat down before answering. "I got a message from Tomoyo, she's being carried to the border to be sold with other women" she frowned hearing that. This wasn't good; it was going to get in the way of the contract she had to fulfill.
" We have to kill this man and then the two other on the way for her"
"Then we had better hurry because he's leaving with the Li guy. There's no way we can reach her in time and do them" Sakura stated truthfully changing into her tunic and pants.
"Then you'll have to help me out if we're to reach her in time. The dead line is after tomorrow" Nades said regretfully looking at Sakura who was tying her boot string.
"If it's to save Tomoyo then I'll gladly do it. We don't have time to waste," Sakura replied standing up as she pulled her hood over her head. She grabbed aurora and fastened the belt around her waist.
"I never wanted you to do anything like this but what choice do we have?" Nades sighed pulling on her hood then the veil that covered up to her nose like Sakura. "You take the road leading towards the village and the way Tomoyo went I believe that Li went that way too. When you kill them make sure to be careful and don't take any chances. There's a cave close to there put the horse and your things there" Sakura nodded closely listening to all the instructions. "Listen this is the poison and the needles make sure that anyone who sees your face doesn't live, your hair color and eyes are very rare around these parts, use coal or something to hide your hair if just only a little"
"I'll be careful" Sakura said grabbing her bags and Tomoyo's. When they got down stairs they quickly saddled not wanting to waste anytime. "I'll sing to you when I'm complete be careful sister"
"You be careful this is the first time we've ever been apart. We'll be together soon enough" Nades said before they parted ways heading to their own destination. *
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"Send two of our men one to each town. When he has killed tell them to come back, tell them not to interfere with him or they'll surely die" Syaoran whispered to Takashi who nodded and rode back towards the men.
"Father I don't like this one bit, I'm suppose to be going there as his wife not your daughter seeking their protection" Mei Lin whined looking out the window of their sedan.
"There's nothing we can do now just be nice maybe he'll start to have feelings for you. Be smart, ask around to see what he likes and dislikes" he father chided. "I'm paying a lot to be under his protection, right now that's all that matters" Mei Lin looked at her father in disgust. She felt like kicking his ass right now for his coward ness but she knew that it was forbidden for a girl to know how to fight. *
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A woman scaled the wall of the bedchamber and looked down at the man and his wife sleeping fitfully and smiled evilly. "Wake up and meet your maker" she hollered jumping on his bed, the couple screamed as the woman's sword tore through their bodies with force.
"No please" the woman begged on the verge of dying. The killer knew that she should put her out of her misery besides she hated women who bedded men willingly.
"I have no pity" she cursed raising her sword, cutting off the woman's scream as her head rolled unto the floor. When the guards raced in the room the walls were covered with blood and there was no one there.
"One to go and then I'm free" she whispered looking at the sky as she whistled before jumping over the wall into the night, the signature of the whistle spelt Joe. *
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Sakura and the others looked up at the sky when they heard it and smiled. Tomoyo on the other hand was trying concentrate on how to get a message to Nades and Sakura.
"This is such a drag," she whispered softly as they rode over a wooden bridge getting drenched in the rain. She screamed when the cage she was in toppled over falling straight into the river. *
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"How do we get them apart Master Asia?"
"The two Nades is with are merely children so it shouldn't be hard all you have to do is get her away from them. I don't want them bleeding or cut their blood is very valuable to me. *
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"Yes sir and we've even hired two more of very good quality" a man said bowing as his other men called in the dancers who came out in two lines. Sakura looked at the fat pig like man before her and smiled 'this would be too easy' she thought looking down at the bracelet that contained the poisoned needles she would need. *
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"What's the hold up?" a man yelled pushing his head through the window, when the carriage stopped.
"There's someone in the road" the driver yelled looking at the figure dressed in black.
"Well get him out of the road or just run over him" he yelled before sitting back in with his wife and daughters.
"Hey get out of the road," the carriage driver yelled looking at the figure who stepped closer to them. "What the-ah" they all got scared when the screaming of men sounded out side and the ladies screamed when the door flew open.
"I have no problem with you ladies. I just want this fat bastard" Tilda said wrapping the rope around the man's neck pulling him swiftly out the door slamming it shut.
"What do you want? I'll pay you black assassin" he begged on his knees making Tilda laugh.
"I hate men I want you dead simple as that" she laughed pulling her rope back. She turned and jumped to the carriage top when his head hit the ground of the filthy road. Within a blink of the eye she was go on the wind as her name flowed on across the pasture. *
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The music started to play and Sakura started moved her hips and hands to the tune all the while keeping eye contact with the governor making sure to smile at him. She would need to hit him three times because of his hideous weigh. 'What a fat bastard' she thought laughing inside as she danced. When she had the perfect chance she quickly grabbed a needle sending it flying towards him hitting him right in the arm, which he didn't feel.
She moved around the circle taking out the other one hitting him right in the neck. She watched as he started to sweat having no clue what was wrong. The music started to beat faster, drums deeper; getting lost in the music she took out the other one twirling around she sent it flying forward hitting him right between his eyes. As they fell to the ground ending the song he fell forward right into his plate ending his life.
"I'm sorry." Sakura whispered slipping out of the room unaware of the eyes that saw her and quickly fled his horse to report. Ladies scream as men rushed about trying to find who did it and how it happened. Sakura walked through gates to her meeting place but first she would have bath her self, wash away the blood that was on her hands. *
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"What do you mean her?" Takashi asked softly thinking the same thing as Syaoran.
"The assassin, she had black hair I'm sure it was a her. She danced with soo much passion keeping the governors eyes locked unto hers enchanting him. She smiled at him as she skillfully sent two needles at him not missing. Then the music started to go faster and so did she then with her back turned she sent the last hitting him right between the eyes as she fell the ground with all the other dancers. The funny thing was when she killed him she whispered sorry before leaving, I've never seen a woman kill so swiftly. I've heard about their kind but I never thought I would live to see one and survive" he concluded looking at his clan leader. Syaoran couldn't believe a woman had fought so well, his sisters knew how to fight but not that good.
"What do you mean her kind?" Syaoran asked blankly looking at Takashi and his men.
"Well there are these folk tales about woman assassins who are born with the gift to kill, their race was called Komisar meaning warriors. They are trained all their lives to fight and to hate men most of all. They are said to be really beautiful and enchant the men they are sent to kill so they have no idea until its too late, but this one had no clue he never had a chance. There have been a lot of killings lately but I believe its not men but women. I believe it's been them but they are said to have died out in the old world. None made it off the island Nehru when it sank centuries ago" the man explained remembering the story he was told by his grandfather "My grandfather's father told him the story and its been going on the like that since then, so either some survived and are having children or I'm mistaken"
"I see go and get some rest we'll leave at noon" Syaoran stated getting up, this was becoming more interesting by the day, not only was he a she but an assassin at that. He knew now that he was going get to know her a lot better. He would keep this story and asked his mother more about it.
"By the looks of it we should be expecting her in two days" Takashi spoke looking at the rising sun.
"Yes and she'll want to kill him no doubt about it, she is a great fighter. I hope there isn't more like her cause god help us" he muttered the last under his breath. "There's no why it could be her all the other killing said it was done by a man" he did not know what to think he would know when he took off that silly mask. *
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"I hate this we haven't seen a town since we left" Mei Lin whined folding her arms. Not even the cool breeze brushing against her skin could simmer her boiling temper.
"No one asked you to come, it'll be at least four more days until we reach" Yelen snapped looking at the girl. She wondered what got into her when she thought that she would make a good daughter in law and produce a strong heir. She kicked her horse so it would ride up towards Syaoran.
"She got on your nerves too?" he asked, smiling slightly at his mother who smiled a little seeing him.
"Does it show?" she asked looking at him.
"It does but don't worry they'll be gone soon enough. The assassin should be here by noon tomorrow by how fast he's moving. If I'm right the next one should be dead by tonight"
"He's really good I wonder who taught him" Yelen spoke aloud Syaoran shrugged in reply. *
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"How is she doing?" a man asked looking at the sleeping figure on the bed with bumps and bruises on her body.
"Fairly good I don't know how she survived but it's a miracle, all of her cuts are healing rapidly. If any asks about her don't tell she's here this looks like foul play to me. She's the only one who survived out of the other bodies that were found" the other man answered.
"I know I must go now I'll drop in later," he answered leaving taking one more glance at the sleeping angel. *
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* Sakura walked through the fields picking fruits. She ate them as she headed towards the main town to scope out where the next one lived. When she reached the village she was in awe at all the guard's that surrounded the place. It was a prison challenging anyone to attempt anything. 'This is going to be a lot harder' she thought looking at how high the walls where and from the looks of it they were just built higher.
She felt proud and a little scared to know that they were expecting her but she knew that she would have to be very careful. Now she had to figure out how to get in that was always the challenging part then there was getting out of the place-Geesh she would really have to think about it.
"Green Tea please" Sakura said to the old lady who looked at her and smiled a smile that turned into a frown.
"If you know what's good for you madam you would leave this place. Beauty like yours doesn't go unnoticed" she stated with a grief stricken voice looking into Sakura's hood.
"What do you mean?" Sakura asked taking the tea unconsciously, she pulled her hood forward a little.
"The governor has a taste for young girls, made sure to hide me daughter but I know they'll find her and take her to hiz bed" she answered almost on the verge of tears. She smiled brightly it was amazing how the way to get into a place always smacked her right in the face.
"Really? Why don't we go back your house and I'll take the place of your daughter" Sakura suggested making the women gasped.
"Are you serious?" she asked not believing her ears.
"Certainly and I promise that when I leave here you and others when will live in peace. Now shall we?" Sakura asked, the woman smiled and took her arm leaving her stuff as she led her through the winding paths to the small hut that she called a house.
"I know it's not much but it's enough for my daughter and me. Mi husband died a while ago so it'z just the two of us" she explained leading Sakura into the cute little house.
"Oh no it's lovely" Sakura spoke looking at her stuff when a girl in her early teens came out. "You mean to tell me he takes little girls?"
"He has no age limit my dear," the lady answered in a angry tone, shaking her head. "I want you to go and hide. This lady here is going to take your place before you go though put some clothes out for her" she nodded and went into the back smiling at Sakura. "I've a good match for her when she is of age and they like each other too not at all how my marriage was"
"I know what you mean" Sakura sat down waiting for the time to come when they would come for her, it was much more easier. When Sakura pulled back her hood the woman gasped in shock looking at Sakura closely.
"Your nothing but a child, where's your mother?"
"Oh but I'm not a child" Sakura assured breezily 'I'm no where near 17 I'm more like 411' she thought sighing. *
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* Syaoran and the others were riding on a dirt road when one of his men came riding up with a message. "What is it?" Syaoran asked looking at the man.
"There is no way he'll be able to make it out that place is guarded like a fortress" the man spoke gasping for breath.
"What that can't happen" Syaoran spoke
"But isn't that a good thing?" Yelen asked looking at her son.
"No it's not, she-he has to make it out" Syaoran spoke almost slipping but from the look in his mother eyes he knew that she caught his mistake. "I want you go ahead I'll catch up to you," he added turning his horse around.
"Be careful" Yelen said to her son for the first time in many years smiling absently. *
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* Sakura and the woman listened as screams of young girls came closer and closer till finally there was a loud knock on the door making the women jumped. Sakura held unto her like a daughter would to her mother, a fearful look on her face.
"What ever you do act like I'm your daughter and things will go according to plan," Sakura whispered to the lady who nodded, when the door was knocked open three large man walking in.
"Please don't she's the only daughter I have" she cried holding unto Sakura. "Please-" she begged.
"No I don't want to go" Sakura cried holding unto the lady.
"You should feel blessed if he likes you he'll make you one of his many wives," the guard spat pulling Sakura away roughly missing the dagger and poison in her dress by an inch.
"NO mother" Sakura screamed struggling against the men as they dragged her out of the house. When he and his partners looked at Sakura they had to look again not believing their eyes at how radiant she looked. Sakura squirmed under their stares wondering if they saw the defect that made people stare at her, self-consciously she pulled her hood up.
"Be safe my child and thank you" she whispered sitting on the chair that was above the hole she dug for her daughter. *
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Sakura watched as the large gates opened leading to the huge house, inside was guarded worst then outside. 'Maybe Nades should have killed him first' she thought smirking at how prepared he was but she still got in because of his greediness, it was truly amazing.
"Get out of there" the man, yelled pulling the girls out one by one some even as young as twelve were in the group. Sakura felt disgusted in her stomach and wanted to do away with this man for good. They were led to a small room and left there. She made sure to mark the way she came so she would have quick escape.
"Who wishes to bathe the governor?" a man asked smiling at all the young girls in the room. "Oh come on don't let me pick you," he added when no one moved.
"I'll be the first" Sakura spoke stepping forward, her long ash colored hair cascading her shoulders and back when she pulled her hood off. The man and the guard's mouth dropped open seeing her face.
"Wise choice, I know he'll like you. I see spirit in those green eyes, I've never seen green eyes before you are quite unique" he spoke leading Sakura out the door. 'If you don't stop talking it'll be the last thing you see' she thought getting annoyed by his jabbering. "Okay you can get in the tub and wait for him, he'll be here soon" he spoke.
"How about a kiss?" Sakura asked smiling sweetly at him. He nodded eagerly and Sakura softly placed her lips against his.
"Thank you ma'am" he spoke leaving Sakura alone 'No thank you' she thought wiping off her lips. *
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* Syaoran all dressed in black climbed the wall jumping unto the ground with out a sound. He looked all around the place noticing that it was very heavily guarded but that wouldn't stop him. He wanted the Black Death for himself he wanted to fight him/her. He moved across the roof looking for the governor's room. He was told it was where he would be. At first he thought he would never find it but his luck changed when he saw Sakura getting into a tub naked as the day she was born.
His mouth dropped open seeing her flawless physique as she went under the water, his amazement her ash colored hair changed to honey. He'd only seen one person with that color hair, the girl from the party. He stayed across from the room ducking lower when the governor walked into the taking off all his clothes. 'I did not want to see that' Syaoran thought closing his eyes fearing that he would be blind. When he was sure he would be in the water he opened his eyes just in time to see Sakura surface and said something to him before the man dropped dead.
"My god" Syaoran whispered watching her slowly get out of the tub. She looked over and saw him a frown appearing on her face as she dressed. Opening the door she skillfully climbed unto the roof across from him with a smile that said she was going after the last governor. "Oh shit," he got out running across the roof opposite her. Trying to beat her to the forest, as she put a mask over her face jumping to the connecting building, she did a flip and landed without a sound. Both came to a halt when numerous guards holding their swords ready to attack blocked their way.
"Just my luck" Sakura whispered, funny how she got caught the only time she didn't have a weapon, out of the corner of her eyes she saw Syaoran pull out a second sword.
"Here" he yelled tossing it to here when they started up the roof. She dropped grabbing the sword thrusting it back then pulling it out making a man fell to the ground. She moved with agility blocking and moving the sword in ways that made men fall to the ground, Nades had taught her well.
Syaoran was across from her doing the same; he never had this much fun in soo long and loved the rush and allowed the dragon in him to come out. He moved his sword in three fast moves making a man scream out in at the three slashes across his stomach. "This was too easy" he whispered looking at Sakura who was breathing heavily; he stiffened when he heard a low sound and from the look of it she heard it too. He jumped off the roof barely in time missing the numerous spikes that went flying over his head. Dropping to his feet he looked at Sakura who was making her way to the forest flowing her lead he got up and ran footsteps not far behind them.
"They went into the forest," a man yelled pointing towards the direction.
"No don't go after them men of one of her victim's men did the same thing and all died. I still can't believe it's a woman and she has help, don't worry she's wounded" he stated looked at the blood trail. "We'll set out in search for her tomorrow, we don't know what she looks like. The guy that brought her to the room was poisoned and none of the many girls won't talk"
"SO your saying that it's a complete dead end?" a man asked looking at him.
"No we'll just see which daughter of a family is hurt. She has long gray hair I was told" he answered walking away. "Send some men searching for them at dawn" he added. *
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Syaoran followed Sakura from afar as she slowly made her way to where ever she stayed. He saw her go down a small path leading into a cave that had a small stream flowing through it and the moon's light coming through the roof. He noticed that she had two horses and her stuff laid out like she lived here then he heard the same whistle.
"Why are you following me?" Sakura asked turning to face him, as she pulled her mask off her face coated with sweat.
"I don't know you intrigue me" Syaoran shrugged moving closer to her.
"You don't know me. Please go away" Sakura spoke trying to keep her eyes focused with out much luck.
"Sakura-" Syaoran spoke rushing to her when she clasped. He looked his hand and saw that it was stained with blood, her blood. *
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"Master we have got news that everyone of them is dead should we go after them now? They should be heading to meet up," a man said bowing. Flames danced against the cobble stone walls, and the stench of dirty men filled the misty night air.
"Yes I want each of you to bring at least twenty men. Use the darts, anyone who gets too close won't live," he answered smiling as he touched the scar on his face 'I learnt my lesson' he thought.
"Yes sir" the man said before leaving the large room. Rakan got up and poured himself some wine.
"You are moving faster than I thought" a voice said softly, Rakan sat down before answering. He looked out the windows at the bonfires that lighted the sky, his men were getting ready for a war that they would win.
"Isn't that what you want my lord?" he asked turning to look at himself in the mirror. "When you have what you want I'll have what I want. I don't do anything for free," the voice laughed hearing what he said.
"When that foolish man tries to call everyone together we'll strike him there"
"My army won't be enough to over power him" Rakan objected playing with a dagger.
"Don't worry about that its all taken care of. We'll have more then what is needed now I must return to my host. *
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* Author's note: So what do you think? It kindda clears up a little, we know now that there is going to be some kind of war right? LOL. And syao's is intrigued by sakura's kind, Right? Anyways I hope you enjoyed this chapter and that it wasn't too boring. I promise there will be a lot more action coming up..remember to review and tell me wat you think okay? JA.
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* Author's note: Hey, thank you to everyone who reviewed I really appreciate it. And I know that I've been gone a long time. It's good to see some of the old names reviewing again, I love you guys. * anyways took so long to update because I've been getting ready for school. I'm already tired of it, and it's only been the second day LOL. I hope you enjoy this chapter. And it'll even out as it goes along so it shouldn't confuse you too much okay? *
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Nades climbed through the window, she peeled her black clothing off, dropping them on the ground as she got into the tub of warm water. The bastard she worked for always made sure they had the best when needed it but that didn't make her hate him any less. She washed the cut on her arm looking at it intently, it was the first time anyone cut her and she would pay him back for it that's a promise she made her self. "Where have you been?" she asked when Sakura waltzed into the room smiling.
"Just looking around you can thank me later" Sakura answered coolly dropping to the bed. "Did you see his sword?" she asked in awe. She had never seen one like his before, she was under the impression that only hers existed.
"Yes I did, I think it's the element earth like how yours is of fire. I never knew there was one but now I know and he knows how to use it" Nades answered remembering his eyes. "We have to be careful of him there's something odd about him"
"Yeah I know" Sakura whispered softly remembering his face clearly; she nearly laughed remembering how annoyed he looked. Nades had a feeling what she was saying was going through one ear and coming out the next.
"Don't even think about it. You know how he would react when he finds out you don't age" Nades warned softly in their ancient language. That was the reason why she never even considered producing more of their kind. "Besides we're sworn off men and the emotion love, we don't go near them unless to kill or reproduce" Sakura understood but after living for soo long everything changed in her eyes. She knew what happened if a male child was born, he would be left at an orphanage or even worst. And she knew she should hate men because they had killed her family in this world and the other.
"It couldn't be that bad if the females here are so eager to get married" she said laying on her belly, Nades laughed hearing that.
"Its not bad actually it feels rather good. Before we left I did it twice but never conceived I don't think I can have children" Nades said softly remembering. "But I have two children you and the other we have to get back tomorrow. Now go to bed" *
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Syaoran jumped through the window of the room coming face to face with his mother, annoying fiancée and annoying father in law. He didn't want to get into anything with them tonight he just wanted to get some sleep. It was the first time in his life that anyone had gotten away from him and he didn't like the feeling of being the loser at all.
His mother was the first to speak up and he wasn't the least bit surprised by her question. "Xiao Lang what of the assassin?" she said looking intently at him not even asking him if he was hurt.
"He got away" Syaoran answered simply putting his sword away. "Have all the guest gone?" he asked just maybe she was still here.
"Yes" Mei Lin answered happy that he asked about it.
"What are you going to do about the assassin?" Master Rae asked looking at the boy before him.
"Nothing, it's not my concern. Mother we're leaving for home in the morning" Syaoran answered making them gasped.
"What you mean nothing?" he asked in utter disbelief feeling anger rise in him.
"Why didn't you tell me we were leaving I haven't even packed yet" Mei Lin stated angry that he hadn't told her.
"What do you mean it's not your concern?" Yelen asked shocked at her son's behavior.
"It's not my concern for one, two you're not coming with me and three if that assassin wants to him dead then that's exactly what he'll do. And there is nothing I can do about it" Syaoran growled looking at all of them, for the first time they saw the redness on his jaw and the blood on his arm.
"We're leaving in the morning, you only want this marriage because of my wealth and my title. I have no desire of marry your daughter. If you want the protection of my clan and men you will have to pay for their services like any other. I will not have them killed and nothing to give to their families. It's your decision. And mother I am the Clan leader and that is what I wish you'll have to wait until I want to marry. If you can't then find your self another dam leader" he concluded, Yelen had never heard her son talk to her in that manner and was unusually proud.
"Yes my son, we'll leave at dawn in the morning" she spoke bowing before she left feeling proud, no doubt he would be a great leader like his father. He was almost twenty and still with out a wife or son she would give him space for now on the matter.
"Follow my mothers actions. If you agree to my terms then I will see you in the morning" Syaoran spoke in a silky smooth voice looking at the two, they quickly left him in peace. It was more like Rae pulled Mei Lin through the door.
"Master a bath has been prepared for you" his servant spoke looking at him with mischief in his black eyes.
"Enough with the master thing Yamazaki, did you send the message to Eriol?" Syaoran asked walking into the room.
"Yes. Knowing him everything will be prepared for their arrival. How you do know that they will come? And he'll follow?" he asked his best friend even though it was kept a secret.
"Because he's a coward and the assassin needs to kill all of the governors including him, there is only three left. Besides I must pay him back for him arm" Syaoran answered to one of his best fighters and best friend. *
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* Sakura walked slowly up the winding path that lead to the gates of the governor's house only to see that he was leaving with that Li guy, who almost killed Nades last night. She grew hard in the jaw when he passed by her smirking as if he knew something she didn't. "Your wrong if you think you can protect him" she whispered heading back to the hotel. *
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* "What the matter?" Nades asked when Sakura walked in the room. Sakura sat down before answering. "I got a message from Tomoyo, she's being carried to the border to be sold with other women" she frowned hearing that. This wasn't good; it was going to get in the way of the contract she had to fulfill.
" We have to kill this man and then the two other on the way for her"
"Then we had better hurry because he's leaving with the Li guy. There's no way we can reach her in time and do them" Sakura stated truthfully changing into her tunic and pants.
"Then you'll have to help me out if we're to reach her in time. The dead line is after tomorrow" Nades said regretfully looking at Sakura who was tying her boot string.
"If it's to save Tomoyo then I'll gladly do it. We don't have time to waste," Sakura replied standing up as she pulled her hood over her head. She grabbed aurora and fastened the belt around her waist.
"I never wanted you to do anything like this but what choice do we have?" Nades sighed pulling on her hood then the veil that covered up to her nose like Sakura. "You take the road leading towards the village and the way Tomoyo went I believe that Li went that way too. When you kill them make sure to be careful and don't take any chances. There's a cave close to there put the horse and your things there" Sakura nodded closely listening to all the instructions. "Listen this is the poison and the needles make sure that anyone who sees your face doesn't live, your hair color and eyes are very rare around these parts, use coal or something to hide your hair if just only a little"
"I'll be careful" Sakura said grabbing her bags and Tomoyo's. When they got down stairs they quickly saddled not wanting to waste anytime. "I'll sing to you when I'm complete be careful sister"
"You be careful this is the first time we've ever been apart. We'll be together soon enough" Nades said before they parted ways heading to their own destination. *
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"Send two of our men one to each town. When he has killed tell them to come back, tell them not to interfere with him or they'll surely die" Syaoran whispered to Takashi who nodded and rode back towards the men.
"Father I don't like this one bit, I'm suppose to be going there as his wife not your daughter seeking their protection" Mei Lin whined looking out the window of their sedan.
"There's nothing we can do now just be nice maybe he'll start to have feelings for you. Be smart, ask around to see what he likes and dislikes" he father chided. "I'm paying a lot to be under his protection, right now that's all that matters" Mei Lin looked at her father in disgust. She felt like kicking his ass right now for his coward ness but she knew that it was forbidden for a girl to know how to fight. *
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A woman scaled the wall of the bedchamber and looked down at the man and his wife sleeping fitfully and smiled evilly. "Wake up and meet your maker" she hollered jumping on his bed, the couple screamed as the woman's sword tore through their bodies with force.
"No please" the woman begged on the verge of dying. The killer knew that she should put her out of her misery besides she hated women who bedded men willingly.
"I have no pity" she cursed raising her sword, cutting off the woman's scream as her head rolled unto the floor. When the guards raced in the room the walls were covered with blood and there was no one there.
"One to go and then I'm free" she whispered looking at the sky as she whistled before jumping over the wall into the night, the signature of the whistle spelt Joe. *
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Sakura and the others looked up at the sky when they heard it and smiled. Tomoyo on the other hand was trying concentrate on how to get a message to Nades and Sakura.
"This is such a drag," she whispered softly as they rode over a wooden bridge getting drenched in the rain. She screamed when the cage she was in toppled over falling straight into the river. *
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* A far off kingdom. *
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* "They should be finished in a three days the most, I want my men to separate them. Two are by themselves but three isn't you have to get them separated from each other. And make sure they don't whistle that's how they warn each other of danger or send messages" a man said evilly.
"How do we get them apart Master Asia?"
"The two Nades is with are merely children so it shouldn't be hard all you have to do is get her away from them. I don't want them bleeding or cut their blood is very valuable to me. *
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* The next night. *
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* "Bring in the dancers," the governor yelled wanting to be entertained.
"Yes sir and we've even hired two more of very good quality" a man said bowing as his other men called in the dancers who came out in two lines. Sakura looked at the fat pig like man before her and smiled 'this would be too easy' she thought looking down at the bracelet that contained the poisoned needles she would need. *
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"What's the hold up?" a man yelled pushing his head through the window, when the carriage stopped.
"There's someone in the road" the driver yelled looking at the figure dressed in black.
"Well get him out of the road or just run over him" he yelled before sitting back in with his wife and daughters.
"Hey get out of the road," the carriage driver yelled looking at the figure who stepped closer to them. "What the-ah" they all got scared when the screaming of men sounded out side and the ladies screamed when the door flew open.
"I have no problem with you ladies. I just want this fat bastard" Tilda said wrapping the rope around the man's neck pulling him swiftly out the door slamming it shut.
"What do you want? I'll pay you black assassin" he begged on his knees making Tilda laugh.
"I hate men I want you dead simple as that" she laughed pulling her rope back. She turned and jumped to the carriage top when his head hit the ground of the filthy road. Within a blink of the eye she was go on the wind as her name flowed on across the pasture. *
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The music started to play and Sakura started moved her hips and hands to the tune all the while keeping eye contact with the governor making sure to smile at him. She would need to hit him three times because of his hideous weigh. 'What a fat bastard' she thought laughing inside as she danced. When she had the perfect chance she quickly grabbed a needle sending it flying towards him hitting him right in the arm, which he didn't feel.
She moved around the circle taking out the other one hitting him right in the neck. She watched as he started to sweat having no clue what was wrong. The music started to beat faster, drums deeper; getting lost in the music she took out the other one twirling around she sent it flying forward hitting him right between his eyes. As they fell to the ground ending the song he fell forward right into his plate ending his life.
"I'm sorry." Sakura whispered slipping out of the room unaware of the eyes that saw her and quickly fled his horse to report. Ladies scream as men rushed about trying to find who did it and how it happened. Sakura walked through gates to her meeting place but first she would have bath her self, wash away the blood that was on her hands. *
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* Syaoran looked up as the first men rode into camp at the break of dawn to report. He sat down to catch is breath and eat something before telling him. "I watched her," he said.
"What do you mean her?" Takashi asked softly thinking the same thing as Syaoran.
"The assassin, she had black hair I'm sure it was a her. She danced with soo much passion keeping the governors eyes locked unto hers enchanting him. She smiled at him as she skillfully sent two needles at him not missing. Then the music started to go faster and so did she then with her back turned she sent the last hitting him right between the eyes as she fell the ground with all the other dancers. The funny thing was when she killed him she whispered sorry before leaving, I've never seen a woman kill so swiftly. I've heard about their kind but I never thought I would live to see one and survive" he concluded looking at his clan leader. Syaoran couldn't believe a woman had fought so well, his sisters knew how to fight but not that good.
"What do you mean her kind?" Syaoran asked blankly looking at Takashi and his men.
"Well there are these folk tales about woman assassins who are born with the gift to kill, their race was called Komisar meaning warriors. They are trained all their lives to fight and to hate men most of all. They are said to be really beautiful and enchant the men they are sent to kill so they have no idea until its too late, but this one had no clue he never had a chance. There have been a lot of killings lately but I believe its not men but women. I believe it's been them but they are said to have died out in the old world. None made it off the island Nehru when it sank centuries ago" the man explained remembering the story he was told by his grandfather "My grandfather's father told him the story and its been going on the like that since then, so either some survived and are having children or I'm mistaken"
"I see go and get some rest we'll leave at noon" Syaoran stated getting up, this was becoming more interesting by the day, not only was he a she but an assassin at that. He knew now that he was going get to know her a lot better. He would keep this story and asked his mother more about it.
"By the looks of it we should be expecting her in two days" Takashi spoke looking at the rising sun.
"Yes and she'll want to kill him no doubt about it, she is a great fighter. I hope there isn't more like her cause god help us" he muttered the last under his breath. "There's no why it could be her all the other killing said it was done by a man" he did not know what to think he would know when he took off that silly mask. *
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"I hate this we haven't seen a town since we left" Mei Lin whined folding her arms. Not even the cool breeze brushing against her skin could simmer her boiling temper.
"No one asked you to come, it'll be at least four more days until we reach" Yelen snapped looking at the girl. She wondered what got into her when she thought that she would make a good daughter in law and produce a strong heir. She kicked her horse so it would ride up towards Syaoran.
"She got on your nerves too?" he asked, smiling slightly at his mother who smiled a little seeing him.
"Does it show?" she asked looking at him.
"It does but don't worry they'll be gone soon enough. The assassin should be here by noon tomorrow by how fast he's moving. If I'm right the next one should be dead by tonight"
"He's really good I wonder who taught him" Yelen spoke aloud Syaoran shrugged in reply. *
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"How is she doing?" a man asked looking at the sleeping figure on the bed with bumps and bruises on her body.
"Fairly good I don't know how she survived but it's a miracle, all of her cuts are healing rapidly. If any asks about her don't tell she's here this looks like foul play to me. She's the only one who survived out of the other bodies that were found" the other man answered.
"I know I must go now I'll drop in later," he answered leaving taking one more glance at the sleeping angel. *
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* Sakura walked through the fields picking fruits. She ate them as she headed towards the main town to scope out where the next one lived. When she reached the village she was in awe at all the guard's that surrounded the place. It was a prison challenging anyone to attempt anything. 'This is going to be a lot harder' she thought looking at how high the walls where and from the looks of it they were just built higher.
She felt proud and a little scared to know that they were expecting her but she knew that she would have to be very careful. Now she had to figure out how to get in that was always the challenging part then there was getting out of the place-Geesh she would really have to think about it.
"Green Tea please" Sakura said to the old lady who looked at her and smiled a smile that turned into a frown.
"If you know what's good for you madam you would leave this place. Beauty like yours doesn't go unnoticed" she stated with a grief stricken voice looking into Sakura's hood.
"What do you mean?" Sakura asked taking the tea unconsciously, she pulled her hood forward a little.
"The governor has a taste for young girls, made sure to hide me daughter but I know they'll find her and take her to hiz bed" she answered almost on the verge of tears. She smiled brightly it was amazing how the way to get into a place always smacked her right in the face.
"Really? Why don't we go back your house and I'll take the place of your daughter" Sakura suggested making the women gasped.
"Are you serious?" she asked not believing her ears.
"Certainly and I promise that when I leave here you and others when will live in peace. Now shall we?" Sakura asked, the woman smiled and took her arm leaving her stuff as she led her through the winding paths to the small hut that she called a house.
"I know it's not much but it's enough for my daughter and me. Mi husband died a while ago so it'z just the two of us" she explained leading Sakura into the cute little house.
"Oh no it's lovely" Sakura spoke looking at her stuff when a girl in her early teens came out. "You mean to tell me he takes little girls?"
"He has no age limit my dear," the lady answered in a angry tone, shaking her head. "I want you to go and hide. This lady here is going to take your place before you go though put some clothes out for her" she nodded and went into the back smiling at Sakura. "I've a good match for her when she is of age and they like each other too not at all how my marriage was"
"I know what you mean" Sakura sat down waiting for the time to come when they would come for her, it was much more easier. When Sakura pulled back her hood the woman gasped in shock looking at Sakura closely.
"Your nothing but a child, where's your mother?"
"Oh but I'm not a child" Sakura assured breezily 'I'm no where near 17 I'm more like 411' she thought sighing. *
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* Syaoran and the others were riding on a dirt road when one of his men came riding up with a message. "What is it?" Syaoran asked looking at the man.
"There is no way he'll be able to make it out that place is guarded like a fortress" the man spoke gasping for breath.
"What that can't happen" Syaoran spoke
"But isn't that a good thing?" Yelen asked looking at her son.
"No it's not, she-he has to make it out" Syaoran spoke almost slipping but from the look in his mother eyes he knew that she caught his mistake. "I want you go ahead I'll catch up to you," he added turning his horse around.
"Be careful" Yelen said to her son for the first time in many years smiling absently. *
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* Sakura and the woman listened as screams of young girls came closer and closer till finally there was a loud knock on the door making the women jumped. Sakura held unto her like a daughter would to her mother, a fearful look on her face.
"What ever you do act like I'm your daughter and things will go according to plan," Sakura whispered to the lady who nodded, when the door was knocked open three large man walking in.
"Please don't she's the only daughter I have" she cried holding unto Sakura. "Please-" she begged.
"No I don't want to go" Sakura cried holding unto the lady.
"You should feel blessed if he likes you he'll make you one of his many wives," the guard spat pulling Sakura away roughly missing the dagger and poison in her dress by an inch.
"NO mother" Sakura screamed struggling against the men as they dragged her out of the house. When he and his partners looked at Sakura they had to look again not believing their eyes at how radiant she looked. Sakura squirmed under their stares wondering if they saw the defect that made people stare at her, self-consciously she pulled her hood up.
"Be safe my child and thank you" she whispered sitting on the chair that was above the hole she dug for her daughter. *
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Sakura watched as the large gates opened leading to the huge house, inside was guarded worst then outside. 'Maybe Nades should have killed him first' she thought smirking at how prepared he was but she still got in because of his greediness, it was truly amazing.
"Get out of there" the man, yelled pulling the girls out one by one some even as young as twelve were in the group. Sakura felt disgusted in her stomach and wanted to do away with this man for good. They were led to a small room and left there. She made sure to mark the way she came so she would have quick escape.
"Who wishes to bathe the governor?" a man asked smiling at all the young girls in the room. "Oh come on don't let me pick you," he added when no one moved.
"I'll be the first" Sakura spoke stepping forward, her long ash colored hair cascading her shoulders and back when she pulled her hood off. The man and the guard's mouth dropped open seeing her face.
"Wise choice, I know he'll like you. I see spirit in those green eyes, I've never seen green eyes before you are quite unique" he spoke leading Sakura out the door. 'If you don't stop talking it'll be the last thing you see' she thought getting annoyed by his jabbering. "Okay you can get in the tub and wait for him, he'll be here soon" he spoke.
"How about a kiss?" Sakura asked smiling sweetly at him. He nodded eagerly and Sakura softly placed her lips against his.
"Thank you ma'am" he spoke leaving Sakura alone 'No thank you' she thought wiping off her lips. *
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* Syaoran all dressed in black climbed the wall jumping unto the ground with out a sound. He looked all around the place noticing that it was very heavily guarded but that wouldn't stop him. He wanted the Black Death for himself he wanted to fight him/her. He moved across the roof looking for the governor's room. He was told it was where he would be. At first he thought he would never find it but his luck changed when he saw Sakura getting into a tub naked as the day she was born.
His mouth dropped open seeing her flawless physique as she went under the water, his amazement her ash colored hair changed to honey. He'd only seen one person with that color hair, the girl from the party. He stayed across from the room ducking lower when the governor walked into the taking off all his clothes. 'I did not want to see that' Syaoran thought closing his eyes fearing that he would be blind. When he was sure he would be in the water he opened his eyes just in time to see Sakura surface and said something to him before the man dropped dead.
"My god" Syaoran whispered watching her slowly get out of the tub. She looked over and saw him a frown appearing on her face as she dressed. Opening the door she skillfully climbed unto the roof across from him with a smile that said she was going after the last governor. "Oh shit," he got out running across the roof opposite her. Trying to beat her to the forest, as she put a mask over her face jumping to the connecting building, she did a flip and landed without a sound. Both came to a halt when numerous guards holding their swords ready to attack blocked their way.
"Just my luck" Sakura whispered, funny how she got caught the only time she didn't have a weapon, out of the corner of her eyes she saw Syaoran pull out a second sword.
"Here" he yelled tossing it to here when they started up the roof. She dropped grabbing the sword thrusting it back then pulling it out making a man fell to the ground. She moved with agility blocking and moving the sword in ways that made men fall to the ground, Nades had taught her well.
Syaoran was across from her doing the same; he never had this much fun in soo long and loved the rush and allowed the dragon in him to come out. He moved his sword in three fast moves making a man scream out in at the three slashes across his stomach. "This was too easy" he whispered looking at Sakura who was breathing heavily; he stiffened when he heard a low sound and from the look of it she heard it too. He jumped off the roof barely in time missing the numerous spikes that went flying over his head. Dropping to his feet he looked at Sakura who was making her way to the forest flowing her lead he got up and ran footsteps not far behind them.
"They went into the forest," a man yelled pointing towards the direction.
"No don't go after them men of one of her victim's men did the same thing and all died. I still can't believe it's a woman and she has help, don't worry she's wounded" he stated looked at the blood trail. "We'll set out in search for her tomorrow, we don't know what she looks like. The guy that brought her to the room was poisoned and none of the many girls won't talk"
"SO your saying that it's a complete dead end?" a man asked looking at him.
"No we'll just see which daughter of a family is hurt. She has long gray hair I was told" he answered walking away. "Send some men searching for them at dawn" he added. *
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Syaoran followed Sakura from afar as she slowly made her way to where ever she stayed. He saw her go down a small path leading into a cave that had a small stream flowing through it and the moon's light coming through the roof. He noticed that she had two horses and her stuff laid out like she lived here then he heard the same whistle.
"Why are you following me?" Sakura asked turning to face him, as she pulled her mask off her face coated with sweat.
"I don't know you intrigue me" Syaoran shrugged moving closer to her.
"You don't know me. Please go away" Sakura spoke trying to keep her eyes focused with out much luck.
"Sakura-" Syaoran spoke rushing to her when she clasped. He looked his hand and saw that it was stained with blood, her blood. *
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* "No Sakura." she whispered wiping her sword clean when she heard the whistle. "I'm not far away I'll be there soon" she said looking at all the guards in the distance that was looking for her. She sang a soft tune that the wind carried away, she was finished and no doubt so were her sisters. They would all meet up in a town that was two days away from where she was, all they had to do was get Tomoyo. *
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"Master we have got news that everyone of them is dead should we go after them now? They should be heading to meet up," a man said bowing. Flames danced against the cobble stone walls, and the stench of dirty men filled the misty night air.
"Yes I want each of you to bring at least twenty men. Use the darts, anyone who gets too close won't live," he answered smiling as he touched the scar on his face 'I learnt my lesson' he thought.
"Yes sir" the man said before leaving the large room. Rakan got up and poured himself some wine.
"You are moving faster than I thought" a voice said softly, Rakan sat down before answering. He looked out the windows at the bonfires that lighted the sky, his men were getting ready for a war that they would win.
"Isn't that what you want my lord?" he asked turning to look at himself in the mirror. "When you have what you want I'll have what I want. I don't do anything for free," the voice laughed hearing what he said.
"When that foolish man tries to call everyone together we'll strike him there"
"My army won't be enough to over power him" Rakan objected playing with a dagger.
"Don't worry about that its all taken care of. We'll have more then what is needed now I must return to my host. *
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* Author's note: So what do you think? It kindda clears up a little, we know now that there is going to be some kind of war right? LOL. And syao's is intrigued by sakura's kind, Right? Anyways I hope you enjoyed this chapter and that it wasn't too boring. I promise there will be a lot more action coming up..remember to review and tell me wat you think okay? JA.
